Hosea 8:9 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 9 For they have gone up to As·syrʹi·a,+ like a lone wild donkey. Eʹphra·im has hired lovers.+ Hosea 12:1 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition) 12 “Eʹphra·im is feeding on wind. He chases after the east wind all day long. He multiplies lies and violence. They make a covenant with As·syrʹi·a+ and take oil to Egypt.+
12 “Eʹphra·im is feeding on wind. He chases after the east wind all day long. He multiplies lies and violence. They make a covenant with As·syrʹi·a+ and take oil to Egypt.+